5266-Architectural Associate II

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

CLASS TITLE: ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATE II

JOB CODE: 5266

INTRODUCTION

Under general direction, performs comprehensive architectural duties in connection with the design and preparation of preliminary and final working designs and drawings, cost estimates, the preparation and coordination of related building specifications, programming and the construction, or alteration, repair and maintenance of various building projects; may plan and supervise the work of subordinate architectural personnel; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Positions in class 5266 Architectural Associate II are distinguished from those in class 5268 Architect in that incumbents in the latter class must possess the State license. Positions in this class do not have the same broad responsibility as a licensed Architect but do require a greater degree of latitude for initiative and independent judgment than lower level classes in the Architectural series. Positions in class 5266 Architectural Associate II are distinguished from those in class 5265 Architectural Associate I in that the former class has broader administrative responsibilities, including consultation and coordination with other agencies and departments, and responsibility for complex projects.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Serves a project lead and provides direction and technical oversight to subordinate architectural personnel.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Prepares difficult design details and specifications and supervises the preparation of preliminary plans and detailed drawings for highly complex building projects.

2. Reviews and coordinates the progress of the design work of consultant architects, engineers and other architectural personnel to insure the drawings and specifications are properly coordinated.

3. Prepares complex and difficult programming and planning documents and final architectural contract documents for a wide variety of projects,

4. Checks and reviews drawings and specifications prepared by consulting architects and engineers for conformance with prescribed standards, codes, and project goals and requirements.

5. Prepares quantity take offs and construction budgets; prepares preliminary and final construction costs opinions and assists in establishing the size and scope of projects to meet budget parameters.

6. May be required to perform important duties in connection with the architectural phases of interior design and construction management.

7. Performs field observations of construction, renovation, alteration, maintenance, and repair projects; analyzes problems that arise, evaluates alternative solutions; determines and recommends optimum solutions.

8. Participates in the development and advancement of subordinate personnel.

9. Takes field measurements and documents existing conditions on complex projects; coordinates the incorporation of data provided by other professionals, such as surveyors and geotechnical engineers.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Requires comprehensive knowledge of: architectural theory, practice and procedures; construction methods and materials and their application to architectural and designing phases of construction projects; the building codes, laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to construction projects.

Requires ability to: initiate, prepare and review architectural plans, specifications and cost estimates; apply architectural design principles and techniques in the solution of complex architectural problems and the preparation of contract documents; prepare technical and professional reports; work effectively with professional engineers, architects, contractors and other professional groups; requires analytical ability and professional judgment

Requires skill in: the application of architectural design and theory to practical architectural problems and the preparation of complex architectural contract documents; the use of electronic architectural drafting and/or 3D modeling software for building information modeling (BIM).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Architecture or an architecture related field such as Environmental Design or Interior Architecture, or a professional degree in Architecture (Bachelor of Architecture or Master of Architecture) from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the architectural field, including architectural design, architectural detailing, structural analysis, cost analysis, specification preparation, coordination and review, construction administration, and field observation of architectural construction projects, all under the direction of a licensed architect. Two (2) years must have been served as a job captain, project lead, or in a role of increased responsibility on a project. (Experience in a lower-level class (i.e., 5260, 5261, or 5265) is considered qualifying.)

License and Certification:

Possession of a valid California driver�s license.

PROMOTIVE LINES

TO: 5268 Architect

FROM: 5265 Architectural Associate I

ORIGINATION DATE:

AMENDED DATE: 12/1/1975; 6/04/2015

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities defined in the most recent job analysis conducted for this job code.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN, SFMTA, SFCCD, SFUSD

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All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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